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The Indy 500 is held every year over Memorial Day Weekend and is an American tradition. The 500-mile race, nicknamed the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Indianapolis 500 is one of the oldest races in the world and has some of the richest history and traditions. The first 500-mile race that was held at the Motor Speedway took place on May 30, 1911 - back when the rear view mirror was a new invention. Approximately 80,000 spectators showed up to watch Ralph Mulford take the checkered flag in his Marmon Wasp. Between 1912 and 1919, European motorists claimed the top prize in the event, before American drivers returned to dominance after World War I. The Indy 500 race has had many different names including the International 500-Mile Sweepstakes race, the Liberty Sweepstakes, or simply "the 500". The Indy 500 name, however, has stuck for the length of it history. It is considered part of the Triple Crown of motorsports, along with the Monaco Grand Prix, and the 24 hours of Le Mans. Take a look at our Indy 500 Winners page for a full list of all previous winners going back to 1911.

Traditions at the Indy 500 abound, from the call "Gentleman, start your engines..." to the release of balloons during the singing of "Back Home Again in Indiana" and the drinking of a bottle of milk by the race winner. In 1933, driver Louis Meyer asked for a glass of buttermilk after winning his second Indy 500 race, setting off a tradition that persists to this day. Take a deeper dive into the history of the event at our Indy 500 History page. Score with TicketCity - the place to go for Indianapolis 500 NASCAR tickets.

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For the first time in Indy 500 history, the 2014 race featured at least one champion from Formula One, IndyCar, and NASCAR. It was Andretti Autosport taking the winning lap at the end as Ryan Hunter-Reay closed out 200 laps in 2 hours 40 minutes and 48 seconds to tack on 126 points to his season. Hunter-Reay was in a Honda engine and led the race for 56 laps after starting off in the 19th grid position.

The Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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The Indy 500 is held in Indianapolis, IN., at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Each year racing fans travel to Speedway, Indiana, to check out one of the oldest and most significant events in the world of motorsports. The Motor Speedway contains enough seats and infield space to accommodate approximately 400,000 fans, all eager to take part in one of the largest single-day sporting events in the world. Buy Indy 500 tickets today and don't miss the roar of the engines at the Indianapolis 500! Check out our Indy 500 Event Guide for more information on the event.

Indy 500 Seating at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Seating at the Indy 500 covers 90% of the track. Sections H, C, The Paddock, and A provide a great view of the main straight. Sections B, E SW Vista give a great sightline into drivers coming out of turn 1. S Vista, G, SE Vista and the VIP Suites hug Turn 2. Coming off the back straight the Northeast Vista hugs the entirety of turn 3 and is a great spot to see overtaking as the driver’s power through the back. North Vista, NW Vista and section J cover turn 4 and drivers coming off the last turn and heading in the front straight and the finish line.

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Is there anything I can't bring into Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

You may bring coolers but nothing over 18 inches by 14 inches in size and that is the same for purses, backpacks and other bags. You can bring food and beverages into the raceway but no glass containers are allowed.

Can I rent scanners at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Track-Scan rents scanners and binoculars for raceday. Prices vary but you can get them from $20 to $40 on race day.

Does my child need tickets to get into Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Children 12 and under can enter without a ticket as long as they are accompanies by an adult with a ticket.

How can I buy cheap Indy 500 tickets?

TicketCity offers a large selection of Indy 500 tickets which includes some of the lowest priced seats on the market. Indianapolis 500 ticket prices fluctuate based on demand for the races in the months leading up to the racing season. The Indy 500 is one of the biggest NASCAR event of the year, so if you want to bu cheap tickets it’s best to act early. TicketCity has been a trusted source for Indy 500 tickets for 20+ years!

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